Chapter 80 (Ice Cream (Part 2)...)

But before it was Yan Qiushu's turn, Shui Yan came out, bringing with her two familiar-looking people, a woman in her thirties and a young boy.

They both looked at her with gratitude and bowed, saying, "Hello, Miss Yan."

Yan Qiushu: “?”

Do you know each other?

Shui Yu answered, "Miss, do you still remember Yun Niang from when you went to the manor before? This is her son, and he made it! He is amazing. He was able to make the chicken stewed with mushrooms that you made last time. He used to be in the back kitchen of a restaurant. Later, when the eldest master arranged for all the chefs to undergo further studies, he became interested in cakes, so he changed jobs. He just figured out how to make ice cream a while ago and opened a shop, so he became the boss."

"It's you, you're amazing!" Yan Qiushu suddenly realized that she had left all the remaining spices to Yunniang, but she didn't expect that they would make them by themselves.

Now we are making ice cream.

Yunniang smiled and said, "Yes, the young lady was generous and left all the spices. Feng Hong was also very hardworking. He memorized them after reading them once. Later, he cooked them almost the same. When the eldest master said he wanted to choose a chef, he signed up and was actually chosen. That's how he got his current fortune."

Yan Qiushu gave the boy a thumbs up and praised him, "You are really talented, you can do it after watching it once. No wonder I didn't see you guys the last time I went to the manor."

The boy named Feng Hong smiled shyly. After more than half a year, he had grown a lot taller and his skin had become much whiter. Maybe because he ate high-calorie food all day, he was not as skinny as before and looked much more handsome.

He looked at Yan Qiushu eagerly and asked tentatively, "Miss Yan, why don't you come sit inside? My ice cream has the taste described in the recipe, but I always think it's too monotonous. If you can give me some advice, I'd be very grateful."

Upon hearing this, Yunniang nervously pulled her son, signaling him not to go too far.

Miss Yan is here to have fun, how can I disturb her by asking for advice?

Seeing this, Feng Hong took a step back in despair and gave up the idea.

But Yan Qiushu was quite happy and nodded directly: "Okay."

Yunniang was stunned for a moment, then she was overjoyed: "Then please, young lady! It's already late, young lady, you probably haven't eaten yet, how about I ask this kid to buy some food, what do you like to eat?"

Yan Qiushu smiled and said, "No need for now, I'll go check it out. The food in the ice cream shop is not good, otherwise the ice will melt quickly."

Upon seeing this, Yunniang said nothing more and led everyone inside. She even cut in line to give an ice cream to Yan Qiushu, Shui Yu and the two guards.

This ice cream tastes really good. In addition to the different flavors, there are also different styles with brown sugar, white sugar, and honey. Yan Qiushu got the most expensive honey flavor.

This is all pure natural honey, which increases the sweetness of the ice cream without making it too sweet. It is full of milky flavor and has no ice debris. It is a bit like the very pure old ice cream of later generations, rather than the ice cream that was later added with various creamers.

"This is already very well made." Yan Qiushu took a bite and found it very delicious, even a little nostalgic. As industrial technology becomes more and more advanced, many things can be synthesized and replaced, but the real original flavor is lost.

In fact, she couldn't understand the various tools in this small room. She had never participated in any ice cream manufacturer's production line and could only talk about it from a diner's perspective. So after walking around for a long time, she could only come to this conclusion.

Fortunately, she had self-awareness and did not open a store.

Hearing this, Feng Hong smiled with satisfaction: "That's good! How about I send a few ice creams to your house every day in the future?"

"No, no, it's too cold. Eating too much is not good. If you want to eat, we can come and buy it ourselves." Yan Qiushu smiled and said, "The monotony you mentioned is also a problem. The taste is already very good, but the price is too high. You can make something cheaper, such as simple milk popsicles, or fruit popsicles..."

The price can be much cheaper, and more people can eat it.

Ice cream requires ice, a lot of ice, so the price must be high. Just from a quick glance when she was queuing up, Yan Qiushu could see that those in the queue were all well-dressed. Occasionally there were a few people who were not so well dressed, and judging from the style of their clothes, they were all maids and servants.

If you come from an ordinary family, you will definitely not be able to afford it.

Although Yan Qiushu didn’t know how much it cost, she knew it was expensive just by the taste!

When she was little, her parents were reluctant to buy more for her, and in ancient times when using ice was more difficult, the price was not cheap.

Feng Hong nodded: "I've made a note of it." Then he said: "It's almost dinner time. If you're not in a hurry to go back, why don't I treat Miss Yan, Miss Shuiyan and the two brothers to dinner? There's a new shop two doors down from the ice cream shop. It seems to be called Malatang. I heard it's delicious."

Yan Qiushu shook her head: "No, no, I'll go eat by myself."

She smiled and politely declined. Last time, she couldn't resist the temptation and went to have dinner with Xue Jiahe, but his mother sent someone to propose marriage, and to a concubine.

Now she doesn't dare to eat with other members of the opposite sex.

Feng Hong felt a little regretful, but he still respected her thoughts and sent her out.

When she reached the door, Yan Qiushu looked at the boy who was already half a head taller than her. Suddenly, she had an idea and asked, "Are you married?"

Feng Hong's face and neck turned red, and he shook his head quickly. He looked at her cautiously and replied, "No, my mother hasn't mentioned it yet, and I've been busy with work."

Yan Qiushu's face also turned red, she smiled awkwardly, and ran away quickly.

After she walked out, she felt that the heat on her face had dissipated a lot. Turning back, she saw Shui Yu's strange expression and she coughed lightly.

Shui Yu frowned and said, "Miss, you won't fall in love with that guy, will you? He is not as good as the Sixth Young Master. I heard that the Sixth Young Master will be back soon..."

Yan Qiushu's eyebrows twitched.

I'm coming back soon.

Come to think of it, it seemed like no one had mentioned Xiao Huaiting in front of her for a long time, and she had almost forgotten about it. But there was no romantic relationship between them, and she just needed a shield now.

She pursed her lips and smiled: "No, I just have something to do and I need an unmarried man to help me with it."

Shui Xuan was simple, and believed it as soon as he heard it. He patted his chest and said, "That's good. By the way, when the Sixth Young Master comes back, what delicious food should we make to welcome him?"

Yan Qiushu didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "What else can be delicious? I've almost exhausted all the things I know how to cook!"

The two chatted and laughed, discussing what delicious food they could make to welcome the victorious hero. They also found a restaurant to eat. After the meal, they sat in the carriage and slowly swayed back.

When they arrived at the Xiao Mansion, Yan Qiushu's heart was lifted again.

I don’t know if Mrs. Xiao has chosen a candidate?

She was so worried that she didn't pay attention when she got off the carriage. She sprained her ankle and broke out in a cold sweat due to the pain: "Hiss!"

Shui Yu was also startled and quickly supported her. Fortunately, the other foot was fine. Yan Qiushu hopped on one foot, and Shui Yu supported her. After hopping like this, they finally returned to the yard.

I asked Madam Xu, and she said that Madam Xiao didn't send anyone to tell her anything.

There should be no news yet.

Yan Qiushu's heart sank and she sighed. She would go and ask Feng Hong tomorrow. If possible, she could exchange him for more food recipes. Besides, Feng Hong is not very old and looks to be only about fifteen years old.

At her age, she wouldn't be afraid of delaying for two years. She is still a servant of the Xiao family. With the Xiao family backing her up, they probably wouldn't dare to do anything to her.

Yan Qiushu was sure and felt a little relieved.

In the evening, Shui Yu came over and applied medicinal wine to her and rubbed her swollen ankle. The warm medicinal wine didn't hurt anymore, and as she didn't get enough sleep last night, she had finally resolved her worries, so she went to bed early.

Yan Qiushu went to bed early.

But some people couldn't sleep.

I saw with my own eyes the messenger riding his horse at great speed. The young man with a much rougher face sat on a small earthen slope with a somewhat strange look on his face.

He was wearing a heavy armor of a dark color, and at first glance, he looked as if he was covered in dust, but at the button of the armor, a corner of an envelope was sticking out.

From time to time, he touched the corner of the letter with his rough and peeling fingers, and then his expression became even weirder as if he confirmed something.

Until a pair of brisk footsteps came over, a slap on his shoulder, a flash of red passed before his eyes, and the woman's curious voice rang out: "What's the point of this thing? It doesn't taste good, why do you let your adjutant hold it all day long?"

Xiao Huai Ting came back to his senses, took a closer look, his face darkened, and he quickly reached out to grab the thing, saying unhappily, "Who told you to take it off!"

Xiao Huaiwu didn't really argue with him and just let him take it. Seeing how much he treasured it, she said with a guilty conscience, "I'm just curious. Who knew you would treasure something you couldn't eat?"

Xiao Huaiting gritted his teeth and kicked him.

Xiao Huaiwu quickly raised her hand to block it, but the guy had a trick up his sleeve. As soon as he loosened his other hand, she rolled down the hillside. She snorted angrily, "I'm going to tell Ah Shu that you hit a woman!"

Xiao Waiting's expression changed slightly, and he was about to chase after him.

Xiao Huaiwu laughed sarcastically and ran away quickly.

This was not the first or second time that the siblings had fought. When they were on good terms, they were like close buddies. But sometimes marching and fighting was too boring, so she liked to tease her mature brother, and as she teased him, she would easily get him angry.

But now I am more irritable than before.

Xiao Huaiwu shook her head in disdain, and then she met the adjutant holding a pot of red pepper lantern flowers. The look of disdain on her face deepened. If it didn't taste good, why did she bring it back? And she brought so much!

She pinched a white fang hanging at her waist and smiled smugly.

The most appropriate gift is the enemy's tooth.

If she used it to worship her husband, that guy would probably laugh out loud in the underworld and even show off to others how amazing his wife is...

Seeing that the person was running too fast, Xiao Huaiting was too lazy to chase after him, so he sat back and looked at the chili he had snatched back in his hand.

It is red in color, with a green thing like an umbrella handle on its head, and the other end is pointed. Its body is smooth, forming a semi-curved arc.

It looks very beautiful, but the only bad thing is that when Xiao Huaiwu took a bite of it, the white round seeds inside were exposed.

It is said that this is the chili seed, and only with it can the chili grow.

In addition to this pointed one, there are also round ones, which all look very nice. The only bad thing is that it hurts the tongue when eaten. He has also tasted it secretly, and the pain was so severe that he didn't dare to speak for a long time.

It's really strange. What does she want this thing for?

It is another good thing, quite useful, similar to the one sent by King Huai, and even better.

Xiao Huai Ting weighed the pepper in his hand and realized that it could not be saved, so he simply found a leaf, took out all the seeds inside, then wrapped it in the leaf and stuffed it into his pocket.

It shouldn't be bad, right?

As he was thinking, his hand touched the envelope when he put it in his arms. His expression became strange again. He touched his neck and felt empty. The jade pendant he had worn since childhood was missing.